The Plague Has Been Around Longer Than You Probably Thought
While deadliest from 1346 to 1352, the Bubonic Plague may have existed (and infected) humans for much longer than scientists and historians originally thought.
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Bizarre Things That Don't Make Sense About Rasputin's Death
Rasputin's charisma eventually caught the attention of some prominent Russian Orthodox priests, who introduced him to Czar Nicholas II and his wife, Alexandra.
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Did George Washington Really Drop Out In Elementary School?
George Washington has inspired a whole mythology of false information. So much so that the misconceptions become confused as fact. Did he really quit school?
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The Real Reason Cass Elliot Nearly Didn't Join The Mamas And The Papas
Here's the real story of how Cass Elliot nearly missed out on joining the Mamas and the Papas.
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The Real Story Behind Rick Springfield's 'Jessie's Girl'
Aussie actor and singer Rick Springfield has only had one song top the American Billboard charts, but it's a really good one — but who inspired Jessie's Girl?
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The Truth About Surfer Garrett McNamara's Guinness World Record
Surfer Garrett McNamara has tackled some of Earth's biggest waves. He made it to Guinness World Records in 2011 for the largest wave surfed. Does it still hold?
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The Truth About Isaac Newton's Difficult Childhood
Long before becoming a renowned physicist, Isaac Newton's life got off to a rocky start, and he struggled much of the rest of his childhood.
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What Really Happened To Zeppo Marx After He Left The Marx Brothers
While the three main Marx Brothers continued to perform until well after World War II, the younger two, Zeppo in particular, pursued other interests.
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The Real Reason Nicolas Cage Lost Most Of His Money
Where did all of Nicolas Cage's money go?
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The Exotic Pets Nicolas Cage Has Owned Might Surprise You
His cobras "were not happy," said Cage in an interview. "They would try to hypnotize me by showing me their backs, and then they'd lunge at me."
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Bill Cosby's Overturned Conviction Explained
Bill Cosby was convicted in 2018 of drugging and sexual assault charges stemming from a 2004 incident. However, Cosby effectively became a free man on June 30.
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Here's How Many People Have Died At Disney World
Walt Disney World, the mega-resort Florida theme park destination that draws tens of millions of visitors per year, goes to great lengths to promote its image.
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How Many Times The Shroud Of Turin Has Survived Fire
Many believe the Shroud of Turin was the burial shroud in which the body of Jesus Christ was wrapped after his crucifixion, with the image of his face and body.
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The Truth About The Last Prisoner Locked Up At The Tower Of London
The Tower of London is notorious for housing some of history's most well-known prisoners, including Sir Walter Raleigh and revolutionary Guy Fawkes.
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Here's Why It's Impossible To Own A Sample Of Every Element On The Periodic Table
Is it possible to collect samples of all of the known elements? In fact, that's going to be impossible for the average consumer, for a variety of reasons.
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Zookeepers Who Died Tragically On The Job
When things go wrong in a zoo, it is often dramatic, grisly, and even tragic. Here are some unfortunate zookeepers who died tragically on the job.
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Bizarre Things That Don't Make Sense About Tennessee Williams' Death
To deal with his paranoia surrounding his physical well-being, playwright Tennessee Williams ingested an excessive amount of alcohol and pills. He died in 1983.
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Heist: Where Is Heather Tallchief Today?
During a cash delivery to ATMs, armored truck driver Heather Tallchief abandoned her co-workers and sped off with the cash, disappearing entirely for 12 years.
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Why Ed Sullivan Banned The Doors After One Performance
The Doors never got to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show again after their September 1967 debut. Here's the reason behind their lifetime ban from the show.
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Jeffrey Dahmer's Creepy Connection To The Exorcist
One of the most unsettling serial killers ever known, Jeffrey Dahmer had a childhood of unhealthy obsession that was a precursor to a more disturbed adulthood.
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What Allison Mack's Life In Jail Will Be Like After NXIVM Conviction
Allison Mack, a former actress on the very popular CW series "Smallville," was sentenced to three years in prison for her participation in NXIVM.
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What The Deadliest Avalanche In US History Was Really Like
In March of 1910, a nine-day blizzard blanketed the Cascades mountains in Washington, causing the deadliest avalanche in U.S. history. Here's what happened:
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The Truth Behind The Existence Of Antimatter
While antimatter might have gone out of vogue in sci-fi in favor of "quantum" gobbledygook, questions about antimatter's existence still plague physicists.
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Where Is Notorious Bourbon Thief Toby Curtsinger Today?
Curtsinger was believed to be the ringleader and was the only one sentenced to time in prison. He pleaded guilty to theft and receiving stolen property.
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Iron Maiden Fans Break Down Mysterious Clues From The Band
The upcoming release of a new Iron Maiden album would be a pretty big deal, especially if it was teased in a subversive, cryptographic way.
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The Untold Truth Of Edward Gorey
Edward Gorey's art is unmistakable, with spindly figures and intricate details. But he lived by his own terms. This is the untold truth of Edward Gorey.
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The Death Of Donald Rumsfeld Explained
Donald Rumsfeld died on June 29 at his home in Taos, New Mexico. Find out what we know about his death here.
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